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busy
/ˈbɪzi/
noun
A police officer.
verb
To make somebody busy or active; to occupy.
"On my vacation I'll busy myself with gardening."
To rush somebody.
adjective
Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.
"We crossed a busy street."
Engaged in activity or by someone else.
"He is busy with piano practice."
Having a lot going on; complicated or intricate.
"Flowers, stripes, and checks in the same fabric make for a busy pattern."
Synonymsswamped
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